Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat, Beltangadi
Kaniyooru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Beltangadi Taluka Panchayat and Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat. Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Kaniyooru and Urvalu. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
List of Villages in Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kaniyooru |
| 2 | Urvalu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat is part of Karnataka's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Beltangadi Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat
Where is Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat located?
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat is located in the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. It falls under the Beltangadi Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat: Kaniyooru and Urvalu.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat comes under Beltangadi Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dakshina Kannada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat come under?
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Karnataka have?
Karnataka follows a three-tier structure. Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Beltangadi Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat?
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Development Officer.
What does Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat do?
Kaniyooru Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.